Financial Crime Lawyer in City of London
Job description
A top international law firm is seeking a Financial Crime Lawyer based in the London office. The Legal & Risk function oversees global risk and compliance. The Financial Crime team provides daily advisory support to legal practices and business teams on Financial Crime risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day advice on financial crime risks and procedures
- Support global offices in complying with local FC laws and regulatory audits
- Advise on reputational risks (e.g. High-risk jurisdictions, ESG concerns, criminal allegations)
- Evaluate and advise on sanctions risks in new business
- Monitor and respond to changes in international sanctions regimes
- Deliver financial crime training programs for new and existing staff.
- Develop and manage anti-money laundering and risk assessment systems
- Evaluate external tools to enhance compliance and efficiency
- Promote continuous improvement and innovation
- Contribute to team development and strategic projects
Candidate Profile
- Qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Background in financial crime and compliance, ideally within a global law firm or professional services environment
- Strong communication, policy drafting, and training delivery skills
- Experience managing complex compliance programs and teams
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- City of London
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs
- Published at
- 11-09-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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